Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Overview
The Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Austin Grad equips you with the essential tools for specialized ministry in the congregational setting and encountering the contemporary culture through a theological lens. In your study, you’ll be exposed to a broad range of subjects, including Bible, Theology, Church History, and Ministry, taught by highly-credentialed professors and experienced ministers with degrees from institutions like Yale, Princeton, Vrije Universiteit, and Calvin Theological Seminary [click here to view the faculty]. Your coursework will provide you with a foundation in biblical and theological studies, practical guidance in preparation for real-life ministry, and formation for a faithful life of service in the Kingdom of God.

How long will the degree take you to complete?
If pursued full-time, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies is designed to be completed in 2 years. Many of our students, however, choose to attend part-time while they pursue both the degree and a career. Austin Grad offers a flexible schedule with evening course offerings to meet your needs.

What can you do with your degree?
Graduates of the master’s program go on to pursue successful and faithful careers as preachers, teachers, missionaries, college and university professors, employees in non-profits, and more.

If you are ready to become a student at Austin Grad, see the Admissions tab for your next step or start your application today!

Background Courses (15 hours)

GRK 3351-3352

New Testament Greek (6 hours)

CH 3312

The Church’s History: To the Reformation

CS 3350

Research and Writing in Theology

NT 4313

Interpreting the Bible

Biblical Studies (12 hours)

OT 6301

Reading the Old Testament

NT 6301

Reading the New Testament

6 hours of exegetically intensive text electives, one in each testament

Church History and Theology (9 hours)

(P) indicates prerequisites. See course description for details.

CH 6303

Traditions in Christian Theology and Ethics (P)

CH 6302

Christianity in America

TH 6301

Introduction to Theology (P)

Christian Ministry (9 hours)

MIN 6301

Introduction to Christian Ministry

MIN 6302

The Ministry of Preaching (P)

MIN 6303

From Text to Sermon (P)

Electives (9 hours)

Only three of the nine hours of electives may be taken in the Biblical Studies division.

Students with undergraduate work deemed adequate as an introduction to a division’s curriculum must substitute the equivalent number of semester hours of graduate-level coursework within the same division.

Austin Graduate School of Theology does not discriminate in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, in the award of financial aid through scholarships, grants, work-study or loan programs, or in any other school program. In accordance with federal law, and in the conviction that all people are created in the image of God, Austin Grad admits men and women of all racial, national and ethnic backgrounds to the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded and available to all students. Title IX Coordinator: Dave Arthur, 7640 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78752, (512) 476-2772 x 105, titleix@austingrad.edu.